Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Long considered old-fashion, dahlias are enjoying a resurgence of popularity among gardeners, prized especially as cut flowers. Dalina Grande Castillo’s wine red color looks great when planted as filler in a container. Cluster three to five plants amid perennials to enhance the blooming season in the landscape for. Dalina Grande Castillo joins more than 20 other colors in the Dalina Grande family.
Butterflies regularly visit dahlias. This upright dahlia grows many flowering stems from the base of the plant. At 12 to 18 inches tall and wide and with a spring through summer blooming habit, the flowers can be cut for indoor enjoyment. The University of Wisconsin named Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia a top performer.
Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia Care
Grow this dahlia in areas with direct sunlight, but avoid blaring hot west or south exposure, which may cause the flowers to fade. Dahlias do well with full eastern exposure. It has average water needs, so water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Don’t over water because it may cause the plant to rot.
Deadhead (remove spent flowers) Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia to keep it blooming. Dahlias are a tender plant and after a killing frost, its tubers can be dug, dried, stored for winter and replanted in pots indoors for transplanting outdoors. Or plant them directly outdoors in late spring.
Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia Spacing
In an average 12- to 14-inch container, plant one or two Dalina Grande Castillo Dahlia. Or mix it with other summer annuals. In the ground, plant about 12 to 18 inches apart. Grow as a summer hedge or border.
Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 15-18 Inches |
| Spread: 12-18 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Cut Flower, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Moderate |
| Scientific Name: Dahlia hybrid 'Grande Castillo' USPPAF |
| Common Name: Dalina® Grande Castillo Dahlia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- DAHCSP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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